History of the Trumpet with Walter Chesnut

Walter Chestnut, Professor Emeritus of Trumpet University of Massachusetts in Amherst delivers his world famous lecture "History of The Trumpet in Sight and Sound". This 30 minute DVD is the complete lecture he delivered to over 300 students at The George N. Parks Drum Major Academy at UMass in August, 1991.

The beloved professor delivers his presentation to this captive audience in his unique lecture style, tracing back the origins of the trumpet to ancient times, explaning the evolution of the horn throughout mankind's history and demonstrating the sound of a whole collection of items used as instruments before the modern trumpet. This DVD is a must-see for any music enthusiast.